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Cocoa powder and cake market in Polynesia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Polynesia" region includes following countries:

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the cocoa powder and cake market in Polynesia expanded from 274 tons to 297 tons, experiencing a slight contraction in 2019 before a steady recovery. The market volume reached its peak for the period in 2021.

In 2022, the market volume declined to 285 tons. This decrease was influenced by an 8.5% rise in consumer prices and supply chain difficulties, particularly higher freight costs, which increased the cost of cocoa-based products. Local production also remained limited due to insufficient bean supply, constraining overall market availability.

The market rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching 317 tons. This growth aligned with a thriving tourism sector, which had seen exceptional visitor numbers, supporting demand for local food and luxury items such as chocolate.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Polynesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from American Samoa in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from American Samoa by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa powder and cake in Polynesia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa powder and cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa powder and cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Polynesia produced 183.5 t of cocoa powder and cake, an increase of 8.8% compared to 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 168.6 t, with the largest decline that year at 6.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.9%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	(6.4%)	8.8%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa powder and cake from Polynesia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 21.3 t and fell to their lowest level in 2019 at 1.9 t, representing an 11.4-fold difference. In 2020, Polynesia exported 17.5 t of cocoa powder and cake, a dramatic increase of 829.5% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 91.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	120.8%	(91.2%)	829.5%	21.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States remained the top buyers of cocoa powder and cake from Polynesia. New Zealand accounted for 46.0% of exports in kind, Australia for 23.7%, and the United States for 0.6%, collectively representing 70.3% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports in value terms reached their maximum in 2020 at 74.3 K $ US and their minimum in 2019 at 6.3 K $ US, showing an 11.9-fold variation. In 2020, cross-border shipments of cocoa powder and cake from Polynesia were valued at 74.3 K $ US, marking a significant rise of 1,085.7% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 87.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Polynesia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	236.6%	(87.2%)	1 085.7%	72.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for exports in value terms of cocoa powder and cake from Polynesia were Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Australia accounted for 38.1% of exports in value terms, New Zealand for 15.1%, and the United States for 1.5%, together making up 54.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Polynesia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa powder and cake to Polynesia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign cocoa powder and cake supplies to Polynesia amounted to 103.5 t, showing a robust rise of 13.2% compared to the previous year. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 91.4 t and their highest in 2018 at 114.9 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 20.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, averaging an annualized rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(20.5%)	13.2%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, New Zealand, and France formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind of cocoa powder and cake to Polynesia. Indonesia accounted for 42.1% of imports in kind, New Zealand for 17.0%, and France for 16.1%, with a combined share of 75.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Polynesia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign cocoa powder and cake supplies to Polynesia reached 571.0 K $ US, equivalent to a solid increase of 12.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.9%, averaging an annualized rate of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Polynesia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(4.0%)	12.6%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Indonesia, and New Zealand were the main directions for imports in value terms of cocoa powder and cake to Polynesia. France accounted for 31.2% of imports in value terms, Indonesia for 28.9%, and New Zealand for 17.8%, together absorbing 77.9% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Polynesia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io